Pink deer Zhibera - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.

Pink lichen( pityriasis rosea, Zhibera's disease, roseola scaly) is an acute dermatosis with a peculiar course, the nature and location of the rash, prone to spontaneous cure. As a rule, it occurs after the catarrhal diseases. The peculiarity of this disease is that with treatment, and without it, before 6-8 weeks it will not be resolved. Subjective sensations in most cases are absent, sometimes there is itching( in emotional people and when the skin is exposed to irritating factors).This disease is characterized by seasonality( the greatest number of cases occur in the spring and autumn).Pink lichen is found mostly in people aged 20-40 years, cases in children under 10 years old and in the elderly are very rare. A recurrence( repeat of the disease) is usually not observed. After it there is a fairly persistent immunity.

Causes of pink hair loss Zhibera

The causative agent of pink depriving exactly is not known. There is an opinion that pink lichen is caused by type 7 herpesvirus. The most common view is that the causative agent is a virus. And the disease often appears after suffering cold infections.

Symptoms of pink hair loss Zhibera

Manifestations all begin with a "maternal stain" - a spot of large size, pinkish-yellowish in color, with peeling. After exfoliating the scales, there remains a narrow "collar" bordering the central brownish-yellow part of the spot. On the periphery, the pinkish color remains. Similar elements are compared with medallions. This pathognomonic( that is, very characteristic for this disease) sign. After 7-14 days, the number of spots increases, they are smaller in size, pinkish or pinkish-yellow, so are called "babies".

In the photo - symptoms of pink Zhibera

In some patients - up to 25% there is severe itching, about half of patients - mild, in a quarter of patients there is no itching. Approximately 80% of patients develop a maternal plaque in the form of a bright, oval-shaped spot with a diameter of 2 to 5 cm. In rare cases, several primary lesions located in different parts of the body are erupted. In the central part of the spot there is peeling of the skin, and the scales form a peculiar collar around the center of the plaque.

Collar around the center of the plaque

On the periphery of the spot there is a pink rim without scaling. Secondary rashes in the form of peeling oval spots of red or dark pink oval shape, in most cases located along the lines of the Langer and resemble branches of the Christmas tree.are noted in the field of the trunk and proximal segments of the extremities. On the face and neck, rashes are noted in very rare cases.

Recovery occurs on its own in 6 to 12 weeks. In very rare cases, the disease can last longer - up to several months and years. Relapses of the disease are extremely rare.

Atypical forms of pink lichen

To atypical forms are forms with the absence of a primary maternal plaque, with rashes in the face and neck area and the so-called irritated pink lichen - pityriasis rosea irritata, arising from friction, pressure, sweating, improper treatment and characterized by severe itching andtarget spots, like the erythema multiforme. In very rare cases, rashes are possible in the form of vesicles, hemorrhages and pustules.

What diseases are similar to pink lichen

Pink lichen should be distinguished from secondary syphilis, medicinal toxicodermia, parapsoriasis, drop-shaped psoriasis, chronic migratory erythema( Lyme disease), smooth skin mycoses, erythema multiforme.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on the characteristic symptoms. In cases of a disease duration of more than 12 weeks, a skin biopsy is recommended to exclude parapsoriasis. In terms of differential diagnosis, serological testing for syphilis, scrapings from lesions on the fungal mycelium, and examination by the Wood lamp are prescribed.

Treatment of pink hair loss Zhibera

There is no special treatment for pink lichen. The disease usually goes by itself. During the onset of secondary rashes, friction and pressure of the elements are not recommended to avoid the appearance of an irritated form of pink lichen. The opinion that taking a bath and a shower contributes to the development of the disease and the appearance of an irritated form is not justified - just during the reception of water procedures it is necessary to avoid strong friction with a washcloth or sponge.
With severe itching, antihistamines are prescribed, locally low-strength corticosteroids( hydrocortisone) and prescription antipruritic mixtures.
There are studies showing that taking in the early days of the disease high doses of erythromycin, acyclovir and ultraviolet irradiation leads to a more rapid and uncomplicated course of the disease.

• Hypoallergenic diet;
• Antihistamines( to relieve itching);
• Externally: water-agitated suspended matter( Tsindol);use of corticosteroid ointments is possible;
• Limit cosmetic products applied to the body;
• Do not use woolen and synthetic underwear.

Complications of pink zhiber

With active treatment and water procedures, a massive spread of rashes is observed. With weakened immunity and severe itching, it is possible to attach an infection, but this is rare.

Prevention of pink hair loss Zhibera

Prophylaxis is not needed. A recurrence( repeat of the disease) is usually not observed. After it there is a fairly persistent immunity.